The posting
Your future team
AIG’s underwriters develop insurance solutions that address the exposures of companies and
individuals, and embody AIG’s tradition of innovation, bringing to market ground-breaking insurance
solutions for our changing world. AIG’s underwriters help to find insurance solutions for risks from a
range of areas including life insurance, aviation, financial lines, casualty, environmental, catastrophic
events, high net worth individuals, and boardroom liabilities.
Your Contribution to AIG
As an influencer at AIG, people come to you as a “go-to” source for help and support because of your deep knowledge and expertise. As a more experienced team member, you are capable of driving continual improvement and impacting the way that things get done. Because of your influence, whether direct or indirect, we are able to deliver powerful outcomes for our clients.
This role will contribute to the growth of UK Financial Lines by: driving the business plans for our business development through - Underwriting new and renewal business; developing and maintaining relationships with existing brokers; assisting in C product development and thought leadership; and executing the annual FL strategies.
How you'll make an impact
- Meet individual underwriting expectations to help team achieve budgeted financial objectives.
- Underwrite within agreed decision making standards, limitations, and underwriting authority
- Assess desirability of risk through analysis of financial reports and accounts (as required)); regular contact with broker; thorough review of proposal; and review of claims history and general company information
- Use designated Underwriting system(s) to streamline underwriting and information-tracking approach across Profit Centre. Input required data consistently and accurately
- Provide accurate monthly Management information including, but not limited to, submissions, bind rate, average premium, and total premium as required
- Provide excellent service to brokers through consistent, timely, and proactive approach to underwriting
- Exhibit sales orientated behaviours, defined by Management as: motivated, tenacious, focused, technically skilled, proactive, and accountable
- Generate new business by expanding broker network, attending broker events, and building new relationships across the market
- Establish sales plan with Manager to identify brokers, products, and countries to target
- Attack the renewal list. If an account is lost, seek explanation from broker
- Liaise with PIU and Operations as policy and/or booking issues arise
- Build relationships with brokers by attending and organising regular broker events
- Ensure all brokers and clients are treated fairly
- Ensure customer-centric approach
- Ensure contract certainty
- Conduct self-audit as required
- Ensure compliance with key regulatory and risk management responsibilities
What you'll need to succeed
- Some underwriting experience is desired; other relevant professional experience may substitute for underwriting experience
- Strong communication skills
- Time management - ability to handle multiple priorities, organise work and meet deadlines
- Ability to analyse financial statements
- Ability to network and build relationships
- Organizational skills
- Customer and sales focused
- Tenacious, motivated, proactive
Ready to take the next wtep in your career? We'd love to hear from you!
At AIG, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office. This approach helps us work together effectively and create a supportive, connected environment for our team and clients alike.
Enjoy benefits that take care of what matters
At AIG, our people are our greatest asset. We know how important it is to protect and invest in what’s most important to you. That is why we created our Total Rewards Program, a comprehensive benefits package that extends beyond time spent at work to offer benefits focused on your health, wellbeing and financial security—as well as your professional development—to bring peace of mind to you and your family.
Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world
American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us — across our operations, we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers. At AIG, you can go further to support individuals, businesses, and communities, helping them to manage risk, respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset, our people, through continuous learning and development, in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become.
Welcome to a culture of inclusion
We’re committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each other’s talents, backgrounds, cultures, opinions and goals. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The talent of our people is one of AIG’s greatest assets, and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations.
AIG provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories.
AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send an email to [email protected].
Functional Area:
UW - Underwriting
AIG Europe S.A. (U.K. Branch) & American International Group UK Ltd
